overcharge
verb (used with object)
to charge (a purchaser) too high a price.
overcharged
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past participleof overcharge.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof overcharge.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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For some that's because they do not want their supplier to estimate their usage in case they are overcharged.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Government watchdogs have alleged that some defense contractors have overcharged the military for products and parts, and Republican and Democratic lawmakers have called for stricter oversight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
The found that Ticketmaster had overcharged consumers by $1.72 for each ticket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
There was no diligent retailer in the Philippines who realized they overcharged you for an eBay or Amazon purchase you had forgotten you made years ago, and miraculously wanted to make you whole.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
At the restaurant she insisted that the waitress had overcharged her for her milk shake, even though the price was right there on the menu.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
